Whitney Houston’s Best Friend: Despite Bobby Brown, ‘We Were Never Estranged’ | TODAY

In an exclusive live interview, Robyn Crawford joins TODAY to talk to Craig Melvin about her relationship with singer Whitney Houston. While acknowledging that Whitney’s husband, Bobby Brown, “was very annoying,” she denies ever being estranged from the singer: “Whitney and I didn’t fall out.”
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  • @eliest8688
    @eliest86884 жыл бұрын

    I didn't like this interviewer's approach. His tone was off-putting. She didn't commit a crime. She is simply sharing her truth.

  • @vikeyshamurray7553

    @vikeyshamurray7553

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not her truth to share. Whitney never said anything about there relationship

  • @eliest8688

    @eliest8688

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@vikeyshamurray7553 She has the prerogative to share anything about her life and her life did include WH.

  • @bernadettesimmons1439

    @bernadettesimmons1439

    4 жыл бұрын

    Truth

  • @nikanj6

    @nikanj6

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree, he's an arrogant jealous piece of crap.

  • @augustokist4207

    @augustokist4207

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. After everybody talked everything they wanted about her, she rightfully comes and speaks about it too, exposing her point of view.

  • @nikanj6
    @nikanj64 жыл бұрын

    This is the only authentic voice I've ever wanted to hear speak of Ms Houston. 🙏

  • @whitneybrown4067

    @whitneybrown4067

    2 жыл бұрын

    🎯💯⭐️💜🙏….

  • @VybinWithKimy
    @VybinWithKimy4 жыл бұрын

    This lady loved Whitney with a passion. And I love the way how she’s handling these interviews. Tell your truth Robyn ♥️

  • @Epinaj
    @Epinaj4 жыл бұрын

    How she closed her eyes when he said she’s been dead. Whew her pain is palpable. She loved/loves her still. It’s raw.

  • @1ddedde

    @1ddedde

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jai Peters it hurt her I saw that! 💔

  • @nickjunior88

    @nickjunior88

    4 жыл бұрын

    I felt that!

  • @slf81

    @slf81

    4 жыл бұрын

    I got that 2

  • @ANeal360

    @ANeal360

    4 жыл бұрын

    I seen that as well. She loved Whitney beyond this world.

  • @tyrellanderson4722

    @tyrellanderson4722

    4 жыл бұрын

    I noticed that, too...poor thing. 💔💔

  • @peachorchard
    @peachorchard4 жыл бұрын

    She comes across very genuine...I don't think she is being malicious. Everyone is telling her story for her so I don't blame Robyn for telling her own truth...

  • @2quann

    @2quann

    4 жыл бұрын

    Peach it’s sound bytes from her and her alone She’s owns it but, If Whitney was alive I doubt she would approve her telling intimate details of their relationship.

  • @peachorchard

    @peachorchard

    4 жыл бұрын

    @sharon curry seriously though? Can't have an adult conversation without name calling? Geez?

  • @tinarenfroe7555

    @tinarenfroe7555

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agree with you

  • @popland1977

    @popland1977

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@2quann Whitney's life really fell apart when her and Robyn became estranged

  • @shateeka100

    @shateeka100

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!!!

  • @jamesbishop2180
    @jamesbishop21804 жыл бұрын

    Whitney’s family has talked negativity about Robyn and she has finally responded and I couldn’t be happier. Cissy was more worried about her daughter’s lesbian relationship with Robyn then daughter’s drug problem. Also let’s remember who introduced Whitney to drugs her brother.

  • @ralex3697

    @ralex3697

    4 жыл бұрын

    James Bishop Too bad that the 80s were so homophobic They were a nice couple. We all knew Whitney and Robyn were a thing, it was like the elephant in the room. Clive Davis had a plan to femme her up. Such a hypocrite now he himself comes out as bi sexual.

  • @krhunt42

    @krhunt42

    3 жыл бұрын

    The family has dirty hands. Whitney was enslaved by her own parents and brothers. She was surrounded by users. 😞

  • @hypemanshaniya644

    @hypemanshaniya644

    Жыл бұрын

    yup all of them were opportunists it’s sad you are so right cissy was too busy worrying abt who her daughter was sleeping with and turning a blind eye to her daughter using heavily

  • @amcra1

    @amcra1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hypemanshaniya644 stfu. You don’t that woman to speak ill of her

  • @lekwachibueze8180

    @lekwachibueze8180

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't say what you don't know Do you Cissy, honey

  • @musicjunkie7549
    @musicjunkie75494 жыл бұрын

    The tone of her voice and the sincerity in her demeanor.. She’s telling the truth

  • @stillirise4401
    @stillirise44014 жыл бұрын

    She genuinely adored and loved/loves Nippy. She was silent for nearly 40 years while many told her story from their perspective. She is now sharing her own truth. She never speaks negatively or maliciously toward any one and holds Whitney in the highest respect.

  • @Coolestnoob13

    @Coolestnoob13

    4 жыл бұрын

    @sharon curry I agree she would've kept her life with Whitney private she's been doing so all this time. I truly thought she was Whitney's friend

  • @bobby12348

    @bobby12348

    4 жыл бұрын

    @sharon curry It needs to be told because all we heard was Whitney Houston drug use. We know now that there was a soul in this person that love people and wanted to give us her best and was truly good person. She had problems in her life like anyone else.🙎🏿‍♀️😊🌹

  • @rissa1882
    @rissa18824 жыл бұрын

    The interviewers approach was very unnecessary and made me cringe. Robyn was very poised and composed. She handled it very well.

  • @joecutsme
    @joecutsme4 жыл бұрын

    The love in her eyes when she speaks about Whitney is so touching 💖💖

  • @demettressw84
    @demettressw844 жыл бұрын

    "DID I ASK YOU?" Sounded like Whitney Houston

  • @artistrywithbela8238
    @artistrywithbela82384 жыл бұрын

    I love how Robyn is mindful of her words

  • @mrcaspersonality
    @mrcaspersonality4 жыл бұрын

    Robyn Crawford speaks only of the absolute beauty and wonderfulness of Whitney Houston. You can tell in her eyes she was truly in love with her. So respects to her for keeping WH candle burning.

  • @CookingwithMadame
    @CookingwithMadame4 жыл бұрын

    I could not stop crying. You could feel the love pain and respect that she had for Whitney. Man I loved Whitney she helped me through my rough childhood through her music. Robyn told her story at the perfect time in my opinion.

  • @carltonbanks6025
    @carltonbanks60254 жыл бұрын

    This seemed more like an interrogation than a heartfelt interview. Hate his approach.

  • @donnahill5050

    @donnahill5050

    4 жыл бұрын

    She and Whitney was a force to be wreckin with.

  • @missshygirl101

    @missshygirl101

    4 жыл бұрын

    He was a little rough.

  • @cassandrarussell5558

    @cassandrarussell5558

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @jaajaarogers9101

    @jaajaarogers9101

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rah Cos black hate their own people

  • @speaklife7333

    @speaklife7333

    4 жыл бұрын

    it really did

  • @kevingraham2944
    @kevingraham29444 жыл бұрын

    I have more respect for Robyn than the devil incarnate Pat Houston. You can tell who is genuine.

  • @LadySunflower1224

    @LadySunflower1224

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@luv4ever101Yes

  • @jasmineroberts2939

    @jasmineroberts2939

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. Notice Robyn never mentions Pat Houston

  • @musicartlover963

    @musicartlover963

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree

  • @Cheritamichelle

    @Cheritamichelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Graham 🙌🙌🙌

  • @DarkSkies72

    @DarkSkies72

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Graham You mean Pat Garland, she’s not even a Houston. She’s married to Whitney’s 1/2 brother, Gary Garland.

  • @reneem4598
    @reneem45984 жыл бұрын

    This interviewer was so insensitive, was he even paying attention to what she was saying?

  • @tawandakernesbarber1361

    @tawandakernesbarber1361

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think when u promise your friends u will not talk to no one then do so. No matter what money isn't everything or fame. I see whitney realize it was wrong and stop it praise God. Friendship is so important

  • @roxxylala26
    @roxxylala264 жыл бұрын

    You can tell the interviewer was getting on her nerves. Good for Robyn for staying calm and composed. It's her truth and like she said, she got tired of seeing Whitney's legacy being tarnished. Robyn decided to stand up for a friend that she loved unconditionally and lift back up Whitney's character and beautiful spirit.

  • @joancummins4512
    @joancummins45124 жыл бұрын

    I am crying this woman truly loved Whitney and true friend. Genuinely cared and to this day is a true friend.

  • @mariamuanji1013
    @mariamuanji10134 жыл бұрын

    when she said “bobbi is annoying” the people in the back started laughing 😂

  • @itsnoahonfire
    @itsnoahonfire4 жыл бұрын

    Robyn is so strong. She is still hurting about Whitney.

  • @2quann

    @2quann

    4 жыл бұрын

    Noah Williams no she’s hurting for money. It probably was a time she was hurting when Whitney died but that’s long gone. A true friend doesn’t reveal intimate details especially when the person isn’t here to defend themselves.

  • @kiyattahaaliyah9475

    @kiyattahaaliyah9475

    4 жыл бұрын

    Storm no she has money because people like you want to start negative things😒😒😒

  • @bobby12348

    @bobby12348

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@2quann She did her justice everybody was looking at whitney as though she was drug addict. she put a a soul to Whitney face and I thank her for it. She cleared up a lot of lies. Well ,if she make money off of it. I can say that she made her friend look much better than what the public wanted it to look like.🙎🏿‍♀️😁🌹

  • @kiyattahaaliyah9475

    @kiyattahaaliyah9475

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bobby12348 Thank you, exactly👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💃🏾💃🏾

  • @Shay1147

    @Shay1147

    4 жыл бұрын

    Storm Do the research Robyn isn't hurting for miney at all. This woman is lifting Whitney's legacy by speaking on how focused she was and the love she for her fans. People should take a listen tio how Pat Houston (Sister In Law) talk nasty about Whitney Houston. In fact no one in that family has truly spoken of Whitney in this way. Bobbi Kristina wasn't cared for in the correct manner and to be honest that was about her inheritance money. Robyn Crawford would've taken care of Bobbi Kristina.

  • @MsDee409
    @MsDee4094 жыл бұрын

    I got to admit, I had my doubts. I first said, why won't everybody let her rest.; I still wanted to know the details, though. But, out of all the documentaries, movies, books, etc. I'll take Robin's memories over anyone else's. Robin truly loved her and was a real friend to her. Maybe now Whitney can really Rest In Peace.

  • @imike8252
    @imike82524 жыл бұрын

    Wow... Robyn basically said she can still hear from Whitney... at the end Robyn said, Whitney said “Welcome to my world.” That connection runs deep. Robyn is compelled to tell her story and has every right to share it. Truly, the legend of Whitney won’t be able to rest until the true story regarding both who she really was and, what really happened the afternoon she was taken from us so young.

  • @ycartyahoo
    @ycartyahoo4 жыл бұрын

    He's not personable enough for emotional interviews - Gayle should have did this and he could have done the R Kelley interview.

  • @Goey00

    @Goey00

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tracy Martin 😂😂😂

  • @th2k864

    @th2k864

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tracy Martin - this guy and R Kelly would have ended up fighting each other.

  • @ycartyahoo

    @ycartyahoo

    4 жыл бұрын

    th2k ratings! ratings! ratings!

  • @whatsgoinontoday2371

    @whatsgoinontoday2371

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂yep

  • @Vallentina0325

    @Vallentina0325

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tracy Martin: What you said!

  • @kendraseer5198
    @kendraseer51984 жыл бұрын

    Seems almost like an interrogation then allowing a friend to share her story of a beloved superstar that had passed on

  • @traceford4904
    @traceford49044 жыл бұрын

    Very attractive lady in both her younger and older years plus she's seemingly intelligent. I can see why Whitney liked her.

  • @annbesthangingout2010

    @annbesthangingout2010

    4 жыл бұрын

    Trace Ford AGREED!!!

  • @septube26

    @septube26

    4 жыл бұрын

    Trace Ford I thought so too and she aged very well.

  • @ralex3697

    @ralex3697

    4 жыл бұрын

    Trace Ford Very attractive lady

  • @armandoucles5346
    @armandoucles53464 жыл бұрын

    I like Ms. Crawford. I think she was a very stable, healthy person in Whitney's life and I think Whitney would be very proud that she wrote this book. However, the interviewer is too salacious and tries to discredit Robyn's perspective.

  • @samolo800

    @samolo800

    4 жыл бұрын

    abluemovie7 84 exactly he is horrible disgusting

  • @donnahill5050

    @donnahill5050

    4 жыл бұрын

    She kept it together though. Well said, she was there then and here now for Whitney. The best was saved for last. God bless you.

  • @gmoala

    @gmoala

    4 жыл бұрын

    abluemovie7 84 I agree! When Robyn describes certain events he replaced words with words that were more damaging. Ex. Disputes with fights... I hated this interviewer

  • @LadySunflower1224

    @LadySunflower1224

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @rhayward2148

    @rhayward2148

    4 жыл бұрын

    abluemovie7 84 Agreed!💯

  • @susanchapman760
    @susanchapman7604 жыл бұрын

    Please don’t have this interviewer ever interview again!!

  • @Tee-Kay_9708

    @Tee-Kay_9708

    4 жыл бұрын

    Susan Chapman , I agree!

  • @rahabhenderson2480

    @rahabhenderson2480

    4 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree he seems so ugh

  • @Deonce1971

    @Deonce1971

    4 жыл бұрын

    Craig Melvin is awful, let her speak and stop saying yeah

  • @spicyhot2552

    @spicyhot2552

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Ricardo Sanders He sure did ..i.like the fact he was straight forward with Robyn with his questions .

  • @rayrock90
    @rayrock904 жыл бұрын

    She loved her some Whitney, she knew Whitney! I’m glad she’s speaking on her truth, their truth...

  • @HipsterBlood
    @HipsterBlood4 жыл бұрын

    Robyn one of just a few people that actually shows genuine deep emotion when talking about Whitney. Everyone else spoke about her like she was just another business transaction. Robyn is also one of, if not THE most stable person that was in Whitney's inner circle. I'm glad she finally set the record straight about their relationship. So many documentaries and tabloids have written about them as a couple. Robyn cleared up a lot in a very dignified manner.

  • @JasmineBusse
    @JasmineBusse4 жыл бұрын

    Goodness...Robyn should have been interviewed by someone with a bit more professionalism and empathy!

  • @caritaskigweba6971

    @caritaskigweba6971

    4 жыл бұрын

    You think u r better than him ?

  • @loriagreenwood4810
    @loriagreenwood48104 жыл бұрын

    This interviewer seems to be attempting to disparage Whitney’s memory. How disappointing.

  • @Limboweechie

    @Limboweechie

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is very negative towards African American women which is a shame because he himself is Black

  • @lookhowshegobbledthat
    @lookhowshegobbledthat4 жыл бұрын

    A true friend. Kept her mouth shut for DECADES, even when she was being gossiped about by the wold and demonized by Whitney's family. She has the right to speak her truth now. She has the right to set the record straight, defend herself and FINALLY be able to let go of what she's been holding in.

  • @sweetpeepauline
    @sweetpeepauline4 жыл бұрын

    I’m on the same page with Robyn I’ve always looked at Whitney like a human being first and your average girl next door, who you could be cool with. Her talent stands alone and will always stand the test of time. Her personal life was none of our business, but it became the focal point when she was going through some tumultuous things in her life. There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t see her face or hear her voice. Whitney was an Angel with titanium wings with a heart of gold and had conquered all the task that she was sent to do and return to the heavens and went home to God. Glad I was alive to know who she was from beginning to Heaven. This book will be heartfelt I’m certain, but this changes nothing for me, I love Whitney with all my heart and soul. I’m elated Robyn gets to tell her own truth finally. 💜💜💜🙏🏽

  • @chloer2584
    @chloer25844 жыл бұрын

    This interviewer is so harsh, the way he was pushing questions and also the way he said “dead” 😫

  • @pamela7651

    @pamela7651

    4 жыл бұрын

    I understand your pain about him pushing the hard questions but that's a journalist job. They are paid to ask the hard questions that we want answers to. But in all honesty she knew what she was getting in for in coming for that interview.

  • @pamela7651

    @pamela7651

    4 жыл бұрын

    She's brave to do that tho.

  • @klimaxxx06

    @klimaxxx06

    4 жыл бұрын

    He’s asking what many are asking. Why now? Is it for a check? Can the lady Rest In Peace?

  • @StardustSJ_

    @StardustSJ_

    4 жыл бұрын

    pamela neely journalist or not, there’s a certain amount of tact and consideration to give to people. It wouldn’t have gotten in the way of truth had he approached this interview or phrased his questions in a better way. He did a terrible job in this segment.

  • @consuelosmith9856
    @consuelosmith98564 жыл бұрын

    I love Ms Robyn she’s a wonderful person u can see the pain in her eyes as she talks about Whitney that was really true love

  • @bobby12348

    @bobby12348

    4 жыл бұрын

    I didn't see no pain. I saw a true friend loving the person she was talking about. She has a wife and family .🙎🏿‍♀️

  • @derricknregina

    @derricknregina

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wish she hadn't written this book. Let Whitney RIP

  • @charlesjeffery1155
    @charlesjeffery11554 жыл бұрын

    Wow she really loved her, she is the only one that had the nerve, to tell Cissy, who didn't like her, that Whitney needed help, far as cocaine in the 1980s before Bobby

  • @sierra2123
    @sierra21234 жыл бұрын

    Robyn Crawford is a brave person, she hasn’t spoken about anything until know. She has been spoken about by everyone, and she can finally tell her side of the story. She’s being honesty and authentic. You can tell she still loves her.

  • @like2seeit86

    @like2seeit86

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, sounds like her and Whitney did have a special relationship. In a different time maybe the two of them could've made it as a couple.

  • @celiasmith8662
    @celiasmith86624 жыл бұрын

    You know when I first heard Robyn had now come out to tell her story, I though here we go, another opportunist seeking to make money off Whitney's name. However after listening to this interview, and seeing the genuine emotion in Robyn's eyes that expressed how much love she had for Whitney, I have to take a stand back and give her respect. She was not bitter in the way she spoke, but spoke with simple love and honor, for her dear friend. It was public knowledge already that she and Whitney had an intimate relationship, and she has every right to talk about her side of the story. However this does not mean, that people should start bashing Bobby Brown. I do truly believe Whitney loved both Robyn and Bobby in different ways, and they both loved Whitney. People have to remember Bobby Brown was young at the time, he had been part of a successful teen group, then a solo artist. He lived in the shadow of Whitney fame when they married, and his career took a back seat. The timing was not right for them, but the love was there in the beginning. He was just not at a mature stage in his life, to be able to deal with her level of fame, and with this all sorts of complications arose in the marriage. Whitney also had her own demons before she married Bobby Brown. Bobby has moved on now with his wife and kids, and grown as a person and is at peace with his life, so just let him be. As for Robyn, she just wants to share with the world her love and loyalty to Whitney.

  • @celiasmith8662

    @celiasmith8662

    4 жыл бұрын

    @sharon curry She has every right to set the record straight and tell her story, as her name has been gossip about too! Maybe if people understood the relationship better, it wouldn't appear so shady. She too has the right to get everything out in the open as she was just as much part of Whitney life as her family. That said, I hope her book is written with some dignity and seeks to honour Whitney as appose to tarnishing her.

  • @danaallen6946

    @danaallen6946

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@celiasmith8662 I agree it's ok for people to tell their story being that she never retaliated and kept quiet all these years. However, at the same time I think people are giving her the side eye because if Whitney wanted people to know she was bisexual or however she identified herself as being, she would have told the world herself.

  • @SmartRobot-wc2fb

    @SmartRobot-wc2fb

    4 жыл бұрын

    Celia Smith: In this case it's the other way around...the fact this woman was silent all these years speaks volumes to me...it shows a dignity and authenticity that is getting rare these days, sadly...They should've been allowed by fate to be closer every step of the way...most probably Whitney would still be here...

  • @shellyj987

    @shellyj987

    4 жыл бұрын

    Please, girlfriend is trying to move books. That's it. I would be more inclined to maybe believe some of what she said if she wasn't trying to sell her memoir.

  • @danaallen6946

    @danaallen6946

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@shellyj987 You have a point.

  • @dianagrannum4832
    @dianagrannum48324 жыл бұрын

    Robyn has a very beautiful tone and calmness in her voice, that I appreciated.

  • @ayyyce
    @ayyyce4 жыл бұрын

    What a sweet, genuine soul she is. I believe her without exception. It’s clear she’s one of maybe 2 or 3 people who sincerely cared for / cares for Whitney. God bless you, Robyn.

  • @ladyjaz6817
    @ladyjaz68174 жыл бұрын

    We all should hope and pray to meet at least one person this genuine in our lives 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @Vallentina0325

    @Vallentina0325

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lady Jaz: I 'm old & still waiting for "my Robyn." Treasures like this don't come around too often!

  • @michelleallen7394
    @michelleallen73944 жыл бұрын

    I think Robyn felt the interviewer was insensitive. It seemed like he wanted to rehash and emphasize the negative things we had all heard about in the news all those years ago. Robyn was trying to do bring to light the beautiful things about Whitney's character that no one knew about. Their intentions did not align. Likely there was a "mutual" understanding that the interview was to talk about WH's beauty etc. The way he conducted the interview didn't hold up his end of that understanding, and probably angered her. She even very politely and under the radar called him out on it near the end of the interview, it felt like.

  • @annaj5095

    @annaj5095

    4 жыл бұрын

    Whitney is a polarizing entity that lived a life of "juicy details". Robyn should've known this and if she isnt prepared for the questions she perhaps should not do interviews and just let the book sale itself. Or have her publist give a list of acceptable and unacceptable topics which is what most do. He is an interviewer and his job is to ask the tough questions. Honestly, I think Robyn handled herself well and rolled with the punches like a champ! Ijs 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @bford3977

    @bford3977

    4 жыл бұрын

    You know, I like Craig Melvin a lot, but I agree with you. It felt like Robyn wanted the side that we don't see and he kept bringing up the things that we already have heard a LOT about. This was a GREAT chance to conduct a different type of interview.

  • @rosestone5091

    @rosestone5091

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes! After she told him she wanted to lift up Whitney’s legacy he still tried instigate negative stuff between Robin and Bobby. SMH 🤦🏽‍♀️ She handled him with such grace. I can see she LOVES Whitney and isn’t trying to exploit her memory she’s trying to save her memory.

  • @BridgetJoneification

    @BridgetJoneification

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@rosestone5091 Yes, and in a most dignified way. She doesn't have anything to gain from all this, really. But she's giving Whitney back the voice she left 7 years ago when she left this Earth.

  • @cristobal28
    @cristobal284 жыл бұрын

    This guy is the worse choice to interview her..

  • @Field-Meerkat

    @Field-Meerkat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nah...that title goes to Wendy Williams

  • @like2seeit86

    @like2seeit86

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Field-Meerkat I second that!

  • @abookhoarder7802

    @abookhoarder7802

    3 жыл бұрын

    He seems annoyed like he really didnt want to do it. Very combative. He's not a "journalist" either. 😂😂

  • @GearsinMotionGraphics
    @GearsinMotionGraphics4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robyn!, for telling your truths towards your spiritual friend and who was loved by millions. Glad you explain her human side to the humanity of the world❤

  • @katherinemartindale2022
    @katherinemartindale20224 жыл бұрын

    that vulnerable hurt that this lady is showing is true honest love. I know alot of you can relate. to all of you haters...your love or loves will come along and then you will understand.

  • @Vallentina0325

    @Vallentina0325

    4 жыл бұрын

    Katherine Martindale: Preach, my sister, preach. Tell it!

  • @dkonbeljohnz9981
    @dkonbeljohnz99814 жыл бұрын

    SHE IS 100% TELLING THE TRUTH AND DOING SO IN THE UPMOST RESPECTFUL WAY

  • @BriaBarrows
    @BriaBarrows4 жыл бұрын

    this interviewer is ruthless

  • @sarahburkett4790
    @sarahburkett47904 жыл бұрын

    It’s pretty sad how poor Whitney is dead and now everybody is talking about her drug use. Can’t she just be in peace with her daughter in heaven.

  • @jdc7445
    @jdc74452 жыл бұрын

    A Song For You was one of the most beautiful touching tributes I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. I finished it in two days. Robyn truly brought Whitney’s spirit to life and their bond was so beautiful. If only Whitney walked in her truth and let Robyn love her, I know she would still be here. God bless Whitney’s soul and Robyn too!

  • @tremaine861
    @tremaine8614 жыл бұрын

    The only person who had Whitney's best interests at heart! Others were worried about the church, their own pockets and what we would think of her.

  • @AJ-yp6vx

    @AJ-yp6vx

    4 жыл бұрын

    tremaine861 🙏🏾👏🏾

  • @nomasmith3390
    @nomasmith33904 жыл бұрын

    That dude is not a good interviewer! He showed his negative feeling, he rushed, was aggressive, cold, disengaged, arrogant, He could care a less about those 2 black women.

  • @carlosohardy

    @carlosohardy

    4 жыл бұрын

    noma smith why should he, he’s not married too one. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ 😒 #google

  • @latoyagriffin1410

    @latoyagriffin1410

    4 жыл бұрын

    My sentiment exactly! For the sake of journalism, it seems like he would have done better. I never liked him on the Today Show, anyway...such a cornball! Becky can keep him!

  • @emily-clark
    @emily-clark4 жыл бұрын

    Oh my God, Robyn is such a humble person. I mean, look at the way she speaks about Whitney and has a lot of respect for her. She obviously Loved her very VERY much! This is True Love!!! Just look at her eyes full of tears and sadness, she is still grieving after Whitney's death, still mourning. Again, she talks about her with such humility. Whitney's family and the people at that time should have let her be with Robyn. I know "the eighties" was a tough time "to come out" especially after Whitney's upbringing, being raised in a Baptist church and also being an African American woman. Must've been really tough! GOD BLESS YOU ROBYN. Whitney's Mamma should get over it. I'm 99% sure that if the music industry at that time and also the public would have let Whitney choose to be with Robyn, this woman would still be alive today and full of happiness. Rest in Peace Dear Whitney and also to your daughter. This is so tragic. It breaks my heart... Peace.

  • @jonest1395

    @jonest1395

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why are assuming their relationship was sexual in nature? Whitney emphatically stated it wasn't.

  • @emily-clark

    @emily-clark

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jonest1395 I guess Whitney wanted to protect her image. Remember,this is the 80's.

  • @emily-clark

    @emily-clark

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jonest1395 By the way, who cares if Whitney's bisexual? Huh? Love is Love.

  • @emily-clark

    @emily-clark

    4 жыл бұрын

    Even Clive Davis is bisexual!

  • @OoOo-eo2lq

    @OoOo-eo2lq

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@emily-clark I love this comment❤️

  • @ScootieBootie15
    @ScootieBootie154 жыл бұрын

    She really, truly loved Whitney on a spiritual level.

  • @Tee-Kay_9708

    @Tee-Kay_9708

    4 жыл бұрын

    ScootieBootie15 , yes that’s that Agape Love...

  • @beverlywilson4942

    @beverlywilson4942

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Tee-Kay_9708 ^^^^

  • @bobbieballinger3523

    @bobbieballinger3523

    4 жыл бұрын

    Twin flames

  • @raymatthews7624
    @raymatthews76244 жыл бұрын

    I am glad Bobby Brown, gave Robyn the credit she deserved.

  • @septube26
    @septube264 жыл бұрын

    Robin was so lucky to have had that time with Whitney. The times were music was music.

  • @shadaviongrant7605
    @shadaviongrant76054 жыл бұрын

    6:06 you can hear people in the background laughing after she said Bobby was annoying🤔

  • @lorettadeherrera4249
    @lorettadeherrera42494 жыл бұрын

    I'll LOVE her FOREVER..still EMOTIONAL..💔💔💔💔💜

  • @jackieealom9019
    @jackieealom90194 жыл бұрын

    Robyn is smart and articulate! person! You can tell she is telling the truth, she never wavered on any questions! She just wanted the best for Whitney no matter what!

  • @leahjagger1309
    @leahjagger13094 жыл бұрын

    Whitney was lovely and her voice pierced a person's spirit! I miss her and only think of her music!

  • @jesserivera5559
    @jesserivera55594 жыл бұрын

    When I stop talking to someone over a decade and a half,I am not the same person, they are not the same person, and if I don't call you,then I can care less....Rip nippy ❤️

  • @aminabinshafiq904

    @aminabinshafiq904

    4 жыл бұрын

    jesse Rivera FACT

  • @capturedmomentsswfl
    @capturedmomentsswfl4 жыл бұрын

    I don’t like his tone in this interview where’s Gayle ??

  • @fnihp30

    @fnihp30

    4 жыл бұрын

    On another network, CBS. Gayle does not work for NBC.

  • @homehome4457

    @homehome4457

    4 жыл бұрын

    She's at home with Oprah

  • @nolanclark2253

    @nolanclark2253

    4 жыл бұрын

    Home Home 🤣😂🤣

  • @septube26

    @septube26

    4 жыл бұрын

    Victoria Sanchez Carreon LOL

  • @anwav-

    @anwav-

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@fnihp30 When Gayle is with Oprah, everyday is Taco Tuesday for her.

  • @ramonabrunswick1259
    @ramonabrunswick12594 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robyn, we love you for being honest and loving Whitney

  • @motreble
    @motreble4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robyn for shedding a positive light on your friendship with Whitney Houston!

  • @applesugar2051
    @applesugar20514 жыл бұрын

    1:41 notice how the camera pans away when he says “dead”.

  • @geneticallycurated

    @geneticallycurated

    4 жыл бұрын

    It was as if his words slapped her face. Her emotions are definitely palpable as one commenter has stated.

  • @jacobTheeCreole
    @jacobTheeCreole4 жыл бұрын

    This interviewer has no decorum “she been dead” wtf man

  • @atiyah9369

    @atiyah9369

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you see how her eyes closed when he said that.

  • @1newness

    @1newness

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought how crass that was of him as well

  • @margaretjackson6426
    @margaretjackson64264 жыл бұрын

    I hate it when the interviewer interrupts the person with another while they are answering the question just asked.

  • @gloglogo2638

    @gloglogo2638

    4 жыл бұрын

    This interviewer is the worse. It's the second time he's tried to indicate she and Whitney were estranged too.

  • @SageMoon8495
    @SageMoon84954 жыл бұрын

    I don't know if Whitney loved her but this woman loved Whitney. You can hear, see and feel it as she speaks so eloquently of her memory. I pray if I ever have the good fortune to find love, he will speak of me with the same tenderness.

  • @akuapiatas
    @akuapiatas4 жыл бұрын

    I remember Robyn way back in the early days, she hasn't changed and is still very much on Whitney's camp.

  • @michellebyrd1411
    @michellebyrd14117 ай бұрын

    Robin Crawford, you are such a peaceful, thoughtful, loving friend to Whitney. You fell back into the role you had during the very beginning of her career, when you wrote this book. I think you did a wonderful job telling your story. I think you are the ONE who had her back & knew what was best for her all along. This story made me happy for Whitney because so many people wanted something from her…you were true to her, loving her like no one else did. ❤

  • @jofrances3296
    @jofrances32964 жыл бұрын

    What a truly humble beautiful person Robin Crawford is so loyal to her beautiful friend, such depth of love 💓 for Whitney. The interview on the other hand certainly was lacking any depth other than what dirt can we dig up now. Great respect Robin to you, Whitney would be so proud of you 🙏❤️

  • @ericaccac
    @ericaccac4 жыл бұрын

    This woman has a profound spiritual connection with Whitney. You can tell with every word shes saying that's its genuine and shes speaking with love. Cant say that for others who spoke on her behalf.

  • @nathaniel9864
    @nathaniel98644 жыл бұрын

    "come to my world." That was powerful. Because Robyn was always behind the scenes, while Whitney dealt with a bunch of stuff.

  • @ahmad.tillery.1987
    @ahmad.tillery.19874 жыл бұрын

    RIP Whitney Houston 🙏😇💔

  • @luvangelmyers2731

    @luvangelmyers2731

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ahmad Tillery 🙏🏽💖🙏🏽PERIOD!!

  • @JRenee-Sings

    @JRenee-Sings

    4 жыл бұрын

    How can she when people like this and others constantly trying to make money off of her ? 💰

  • @ahmad.tillery.1987

    @ahmad.tillery.1987

    4 жыл бұрын

    Trend Setter I believe Robyn is being honest and I believe she really loves Whitney and she just wants to clear her name.

  • @JRenee-Sings

    @JRenee-Sings

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ahmad.tillery.1987 That wasn't necessary though. Even if that's true, why go on a press tour and campaign, write a book and smear other people's names ??? Next, it will be a movie,...watch

  • @LadySunflower1224

    @LadySunflower1224

    4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful talented Queen a fan forever.❤💔

  • @42042O
    @42042O4 жыл бұрын

    This woman can’t Rest In Peace. I feel so bad about her and Bobbi Christina. Just horrible.

  • @oliviabellamy8494

    @oliviabellamy8494

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you I wish they would let her rest in peace

  • @daffyduckfan4478

    @daffyduckfan4478

    4 жыл бұрын

    420 420 For her telling her truth.

  • @lglovespleasurebunny

    @lglovespleasurebunny

    4 жыл бұрын

    Whitney was a huge part of HER LIFE Too. She has a story tell about her life with whitney. She has every right

  • @SmileyAdventures

    @SmileyAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Huh????

  • @jonest1395

    @jonest1395

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lglovespleasurebunny What about her own life? If she never was friends with Whitney, would she have written a book? No. It's about Whitney.

  • @jennaweiss6019
    @jennaweiss60194 жыл бұрын

    She comes across very well spoken and eloquent. I'm glad she didn't get aggravated when certain questions were asked. I'm just sad Whitney and Robyn didnt get to spend more time together 💕

  • @Trunicorn_sprinkles
    @Trunicorn_sprinkles4 жыл бұрын

    They loved each other.

  • @mpalmer7800
    @mpalmer78004 жыл бұрын

    This man is so antagonistic !!! This woman is genuine unlike all these fake people that distracted n destroyed her!!!

  • @dynchristianson3425
    @dynchristianson34254 жыл бұрын

    Horrible interviewer. He's giving me Bryant Gumbel vibes.

  • @blachubear

    @blachubear

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bryant would had done a better job. I say he's more like Matt Lauer.

  • @wundawuman7476

    @wundawuman7476

    4 жыл бұрын

    More like Matt Lauer vibes , I think ....and he is a goof!

  • @sammyytube5999
    @sammyytube59994 жыл бұрын

    Good question in the end to wrap up the interview "how are you doing...". Coming out like this with more details about the life of a legend and getting ready for the backlash can not be easy to deal with. But for sure you know that she has the truth about everything that she says on her side because she is solid in delivering it.

  • @bobby12348

    @bobby12348

    4 жыл бұрын

    I see nothing wrong that she did. She put a face to Whitney soul. Everyone else want to labor her as a drug addict . She did Justice for her friend. 🌹😊🙎🏿‍♀️

  • @whitneyfan9019
    @whitneyfan90194 жыл бұрын

    Yes Bobby was annoying and child like. We saw that on being Bobby brown.

  • @whitneyfan9019

    @whitneyfan9019

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Bruce Powell exactly!

  • @BizzzyBee

    @BizzzyBee

    4 жыл бұрын

    @sharon curry she married him because it looked good for her and Bobby's image - the Bad Boy and the Princess. She may have loved him but I honestly think she would have been with Robyn if the times were different.

  • @bobby12348

    @bobby12348

    4 жыл бұрын

    @sharon curry sometimes you don't know a person until you marry them🙎🏿‍♀️✌🏿

  • @juniorchandler4669

    @juniorchandler4669

    4 жыл бұрын

    This “blame bobby thing is getting old”🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @krazykatlady8728
    @krazykatlady87284 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad she is coming out to talk about her experience with Whitney.

  • @cvill03
    @cvill034 жыл бұрын

    "Bobby was Annoying"

  • @Nippyfit86

    @Nippyfit86

    4 жыл бұрын

    Funny

  • @tmason3409

    @tmason3409

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@luvangelmyers2731 in that case, i guess Whitney slept with everyone in her camp because none of them were his biggest fans. Even a longtime background singer from the mid-late 1990s until 2010) of hers talked about how he tried to sleep with her. I wouldn't be surprised if Robyn's book talked about some other things that a couple of ladies she employed said he tried to do sexually to them. But shoot some jealousy from her past wouldn't be far fetched.

  • @luvangelmyers2731

    @luvangelmyers2731

    4 жыл бұрын

    T Mason 🙄 Blah! Blah!! And Robin, IN MY OPINION, is still wrong!!

  • @tmason3409

    @tmason3409

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@luvangelmyers2731 😂😂 blah blah blah then. Who said you couldn't have your opinion on her and who said u couldn't side with Bobby? I said it wasn't far fetched that she found him annoying for that reason. But hey blah lol

  • @trolleybee5515

    @trolleybee5515

    4 жыл бұрын

    T Mason she calls Bobby annoying because HE WOULD NOT STAND BY AND LET THIS CHIC UNDERMINE HIS MARRIAGE! And you think she’s justified in saying this crap 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @stephaniehachey4467
    @stephaniehachey44672 жыл бұрын

    Robyn was a true friend. She did an excellent job handling the interviews regarding her book which is a very good read.

  • @4evermistyblu
    @4evermistyblu4 жыл бұрын

    This woman’s name has always been dragged around regarding Whitney Houston and she remained quiet and classy for years. So in my opinion, she has every right to tell her story on her time.

  • @davidsangels5347
    @davidsangels53474 жыл бұрын

    I believe her, very honest

  • @toniexum1126
    @toniexum11264 жыл бұрын

    Robyn is thoughtful and guarded, yet honest who can blame her. People can be vicious! Whitney experienced life greatest gift, unconditional love...indeed WHITNEY is a shining STAR.

  • @kettylouis
    @kettylouis4 жыл бұрын

    Cissy Houston just passed out 😵!

  • @Coolestnoob13

    @Coolestnoob13

    4 жыл бұрын

    I read your comment too fast I thought it read Cissy passed away 😬. Whew!

  • @clarisafarley8194

    @clarisafarley8194

    4 жыл бұрын

    Girl yes lol

  • @JM-ou3yb

    @JM-ou3yb

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know what you meant by this and I know the people commenting know as well. Not slick. Say what you mean and mean what you say, don’t just toss a little pepper on something and assume you added flavor. Btw, Cissy loved Robyn. Not your life, not your issue. And if anyone thinks I went to far with this comment, check out her other comments.

  • @elainebird58

    @elainebird58

    4 жыл бұрын

    Looooool

  • @bobby12348

    @bobby12348

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JM-ou3yb Wendy's mother is sick. She don't even know what's going on around her

  • @cotysmith8877
    @cotysmith88774 жыл бұрын

    Knowing of their friendship I never really thought Robyn would say anything but I am glad she is speaking out and showing a different side of Whitney Houston.

  • @fresh_lumpia1696
    @fresh_lumpia16963 жыл бұрын

    Robyn remained very composed despite his aggressive interview tactics.

  • @bfears
    @bfears4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Robyn for finally sharing your truth (which I knew all along). Whitney would still be alive Today is people accepted the LGBTQ community. LONG LIVE WHITNEY HOUSTON!!! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU BABE!!

  • @gb7251
    @gb72513 жыл бұрын

    Robyn knows how to handle her business!!! She speaks with maturity, elegance, poise, and sincerity. That woman loves Whitney Houston forever and always - and you know this because of her esteemed words and intentional exhorting of her beloved friend. Y’all, they ain’t gonna knock O’girl off her game...She’s gonna speak her positive truth of her Whitney! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @RJS1974
    @RJS19744 жыл бұрын

    It’s annoying the way the interviewer says Yeah, yeah...

  • @Deonce1971

    @Deonce1971

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know right, I hope he reads these comments

  • @Lovetolivetruely
    @Lovetolivetruely7 ай бұрын

    The way Robyn comes across she has always been chill. That's why I believe her intentions are genuinely pure.

  • @sunnylilme
    @sunnylilme4 жыл бұрын

    We should all be lucky enough to have a friend like Robin. I wish I did..

  • @lyricistanonymous8126

    @lyricistanonymous8126

    4 жыл бұрын

    @sharon curry I know thats right. I thought she'd never do this🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @bobby12348

    @bobby12348

    4 жыл бұрын

    @sharon curry This was good because all we ever heard was whiney drug use. This made her seem like a human being so I congratulate Robyn.🤔🌹😊

  • @bobby12348

    @bobby12348

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lyricistanonymous8126 She made her look like a human being not a drug addict I love the way she spoke of Whitney. 🌹😊🙎🏿‍♀️

  • @leslieburgess6985
    @leslieburgess69854 жыл бұрын

    I would have NEVER said anything. If Whitney wanted us to know anything, she would have shared it before her death

  • @jelani116

    @jelani116

    4 жыл бұрын

    This wasn't just about whitney it was also robyn story to be told...she kept silent for decade about it and choose the right time to share her story....i respect her for that....and beside who would have told robyn story if she had passed away hmmm no one would have been better than the author..

  • @leslieburgess6985

    @leslieburgess6985

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jelani116 Well then tell how you feel, not what you did. I personally feel she is full of it. And every story doesn't have to be told

  • @jelani116

    @jelani116

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@leslieburgess6985 a co writer or author of a story doesn't say how they feel they give u facts...we the readers will examine what is been said and say what we feel about it cause we were not there in first place...anyways kudos to robyn she could have make millions more in the time of whitney peak if she had came forward with her story but she respected her relationship with whitney and never jeopardize her career.

  • @leslieburgess6985

    @leslieburgess6985

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jelani116 Im not talking from an authors view. We are speaking from a friendship. My friends have trusted me with things and I will NEVER speak on it. No I have never had an intimate relationship with any BUT we are close. I bet if they check on her finances she has no money.

  • @ashleywatkins1258

    @ashleywatkins1258

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@leslieburgess6985 It doesn't matter now what's done is done.

  • @angelacorrenti3299
    @angelacorrenti32994 жыл бұрын

    Let Whitney and her daughter RIP let's remember her for her wonderful talent and her beautiful daughter such a sad tragedy who care's about the detail's people need to leave this alone MOVE ON NOW PEOPLE ):

  • @whitneyfan9019
    @whitneyfan90194 жыл бұрын

    My exhusbands mother was molested and she never told anyone. Not her kids or her husband until recently when she had a mental breakdown. I don’t see why the Pat, Mary or Gary would lie about that.

  • @itsnoahonfire

    @itsnoahonfire

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pat is a money hungry conniving beast. Gary follows her lead and Mary is Pats family member. They calculated that lie to get interest in their documentary because the other documentary was so well received. Robyn loved Whitney you can feel it in this interview. Whitney and Robyn were thick as thieves she trusted Robyn in ways she didnt even trust her family. She would have told Robyn. Pat Garland is a liar and the devil. Period.

  • @whitneyfan9019

    @whitneyfan9019

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@itsnoahonfire You could be right but I don’t know these people to call them liars. So I’m still conflicted. We can see they were enablers. But Like I stated before my husbands mother was molested and she didn’t tell anyone until she had a mental break down. Robyn hasn’t been in Whitney’s life since 2000. A lot had went on between 2000-2012 with Whitney. I know Robyn was her best friend but maybe she didn’t want to share that with Robyn at the time. We will never know since Whitney is no longer here. But I understand what you are saying.

  • @whitneyfan9019

    @whitneyfan9019

    4 жыл бұрын

    it happens more often then we think it does.

  • @whitneyfan9019

    @whitneyfan9019

    4 жыл бұрын

    RHH04 I’m sure if the victim doesn’t tell anyone! Is it common? Maybe not! But it does indeed happen.

  • @WhitneyHouston4eva1

    @WhitneyHouston4eva1

    4 жыл бұрын

    If what Gary says did happen why did he wait until 10 years after Dee Dee passed away

  • @joysharma5705
    @joysharma57054 жыл бұрын

    It’s about a beautiful person loving another beautiful soul, And after huge success and phenomenal singer Whitney Houston is ,I play her music daily, BUT IM GLAD HER BEST FRIEND IS TALKING ABOUT WHITNEY. WE HAVE TO KEEP THE GOOD IN THE WORLD DAILY.GOD BLESS YOU ROBBIN AND I KNOW WHITNEY WATCHES OVER US. HER STAR SPANGLED BANNER STILL MAKES ME CRY WITH JOY😂😊😊😊😊

  • @VeeLondon1449
    @VeeLondon14494 жыл бұрын

    This interviewer is as delicate as a car crash.. This is like watching a man pulling the wings of a beautiful butterfly..